Healthy Recipe of the Week – Watermelon Smoothie
June 2, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Sweet Summertime Smoothie Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon cubes Dash Stevia 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup cranberry juice (100%) 1/2 frozen…
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Steamed Yellow Rice
June 2, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Turmeric is a yellow spice that is used in mustard and many Indian recipes. One of the beneficial properties of turmeric stems from the curcumin, the…
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Patriotic Fruit Skewers
May 27, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Directions: 12 wooden skewers 12 strawberries, washed & dried, stems removed 12 large blackberries, washed and dried 1 large banana 6 oz.…
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Eat real food, just less of it: Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter
May 27, 2016
By Kay MacInnis I’ve been doing this healthy-eating thing for quite a while. How long? I like to say I picked out the bricks and mortar at the hospital.…
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Cauliflower Rice
May 20, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Here’s a great way to eat more veggies! Ingredients: 1 head of Cauliflower Directions: Wash and dry cauliflower. Cut cauliflower into…
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Hedonism
May 16, 2016
By Temple Ligon Necessities Every once in a while you gotta just blow it out. When in doubt, pig out. Life is too short for bad wine. Hang the…
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The fast casual conundrum: Fast casual restaurant entrées higher in calories than fast food
May 13, 2016
Dieters looking to cut calories may believe it’s best to pick a fast casual restaurant over a fast food chain, but new research from the University of South Carolina shows…
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Creamy Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette: Salad should be its own food group
May 12, 2016
By Kay MacInnis With summer quickly approaching and the temperature already pretty hot, it is time for SALADS!!!! Salad is my favorite food – it should be its own…
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Crispy Beet Chips
May 12, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Better than potato chips? Bet you can’t eat just one! Ingredients: 3 beets, washed dried, stems removed 1 tsp. olive oil (not…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro participates in “Midlands Farm to Restaurant Week”
May 10, 2016May 13-21, Preceding “Midlands Farm Tour,” May 21, 2016 Chef-driven restaurant takes part in returning annual Midlands Food Alliance event Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate in “Midlands Farm to…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro participates in “Midlands Farm to Restaurant Week”
May 10, 2016
May 13-21, Preceding “Midlands Farm Tour,” May 21, 2016 Chef-driven restaurant takes part in returning annual Midlands Food Alliance event Motor Supply Co. Bistro will participate in “Midlands Farm to…
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Veggie Pasta Bowl
May 6, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This dish can be served warm or cold Ingredients: 1 8oz. box of pasta (approx. 2 cups cooked) such as whole wheat,…
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Avocado Ice Cream: A good source of monounsaturated fats (which are good FOR you)
May 5, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Let’s talk about monounsaturated fats, which are found in olive oil, avocados and nuts and are liquid at room temperature. They are considered good fats, and…
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Avocado Ice Cream: A good source of monounsaturated fats (which are good FOR you)
May 5, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Let’s talk about monounsaturated fats, which are found in olive oil, avocados and nuts and are liquid at room temperature. They are considered good fats, and…
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Special Report: The Craft Beer Craze is Here to Stay
April 29, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina – Special Market Report, Year End 2015 Craft beer is gaining popularity across the United States and influencing the way people consume beer. Craft brewers now…
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Special Report: The Craft Beer Craze is Here to Stay
April 29, 2016
Colliers International, South Carolina – Special Market Report, Year End 2015 Craft beer is gaining popularity across the United States and influencing the way people consume beer. Craft brewers now…
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Blueberry Salsa: Superfoods don’t have to be complicated
April 29, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Including a superfood does not need to be complicated. Superfoods are those that are concentrated sources of antioxidants, which reduce the risk of certain diseases. There…
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Triple Melon Mint Salad
April 29, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 3 cups of watermelon balls or cubes 3 cups of cantaloupe balls or cubes 3 cups of honey dew melon balls or…
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You can still enjoy tacos while reducing your sodium intake
April 21, 2016
By Kay MacInnis More than 90% of children and 89% of adults in our country take in more sodium than recommended in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according…
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Frozen Yogurt Bites
April 21, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 3 oz. plain, non-fat 1 Tbsp. honey (or maple syrup to desired sweetness) 1/4 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries 2…
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Raspberry Cookie Bars
April 15, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 3/4 Cup organic brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 sticks cold organic butter,…
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Baby Greens with Garbanzo Beans, Bulgur Wheat, and Parsley Stuffed Tomato
April 15, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Here’s a colorful way to make your diet more Mediterranean The Mediterranean diet is modeled on that of our friends across the ocean…
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Stove Top Granola
April 14, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups rolled oats…
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Olive Oil: The Health Benefits, Dangers, and Misinformation
April 14, 2016
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Dr. Surb Guram, MD Olive oil’s health benefits have been touted by many studies, experts, and health organizations, including the Mayo Clinic…
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2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
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2016 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors selected to be featured chefs at upcoming James Beard House Dinner
April 8, 2016The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host a media outreach initiative at the James Beard House in New York City this August, featuring the 2016 South…
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Veggie Rice and Egg Stir Fry
April 7, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Meatless Monday? Why not try this one pan meal made with left over cooked rice? 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 onion chopped…
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A one-pot meal that’s served cold: Spicy Kale and Quinoa Salad
April 7, 2016
By Kay MacInnis One-pot meals can be wonderful in the cooler months, with their hearty warmth and comfort-inducing flavors. But now that spring has sprung… how about a one-pot…
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Carolina food favorites take center stage at second annual Food Festival
April 5, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – From the mountains of Asheville to the Outer Banks to Charleston, SC, guests can bring their appetites to eat, drink and experience the best of what the…
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FATZ Cafe completes major renovation in Lexington
April 1, 2016
Individuals who visit the Lexington FATZ Cafe will be the first to experience the restaurant’s reenergized layout and offering. Guests can expect to enjoy the quality Southern-inspired food that FATZ…
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Stove Top Granola
April 1, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking 1 – 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 Tbsp. grass fed butter 1 Tbsp. vanilla 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups rolled oats…
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If you’re going to choose red meat, here’s a healthier way
April 1, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Let’s talk about red meat. Many people include red meat – beef, pork or veal – in their daily eating habits. If you’re going to do…
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Reviving the Long-Lost Food History of the Midlands with Motor Supply Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and Dr. David Shields at Historic Columbia
March 29, 2016April 8th – Historic Columbia event kicks off 2016 Gardening Symposium, “Redefining the Southern Garden: Past, Present and Future,” with keynote by Dr. Shields and reception hors d’oeuvres by Chef…
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Reviving the Long-Lost Food History of the Midlands with Motor Supply Executive Chef Wes Fulmer and Dr. David Shields at Historic Columbia
March 29, 2016
April 8th – Historic Columbia event kicks off 2016 Gardening Symposium, “Redefining the Southern Garden: Past, Present and Future,” with keynote by Dr. Shields and reception hors d’oeuvres by Chef…
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Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Rollups
March 24, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients: 8 whole grain lasagna noodles, cooked 4 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 8 oz. package pre-sliced mushrooms 6 oz. package…
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Rise and Shine with this super-easy-to-make smoothie
March 24, 2016
By Kay MacInnis I’m not sure if you are ready for this change in weather, but I am so past ready! As warmer weather arrives, my food choices tend…
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Bow Wow Doggie Treats
March 11, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Pets are family too! It’s not only important for you to eat healthy it’s important for your pets as well! Ingredients: …
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Bow Wow Doggie Treats
March 11, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Pets are family too! It’s not only important for you to eat healthy it’s important for your pets as well! Ingredients: …
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A Mediterranean diet can set you on a healthier path: Quinoa Risotto with Arugula and Parmesan
March 11, 2016
By Kay MacInnis There is some new research out indicating that people who eat a diet high in sugar and starch may have an increased risk of lung cancer…
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Cargill beefs up capabilities with South Carolina plant purchase
March 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – People in the eastern United States love good beef burgers and beginning this spring Cargill will be able to better meet those needs through the acquisition of…
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Cargill beefs up capabilities with South Carolina plant purchase
March 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – People in the eastern United States love good beef burgers and beginning this spring Cargill will be able to better meet those needs through the acquisition of…
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
March 4, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Chocolate dipped strawberries make an occasional tasty treat Ingredients: 2 lbs. strawberries, washed & dried, stems left on 16 oz. dark organic…
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Eating healthy produce doesn’t get much easier: Sautéed Green Beans
March 4, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Following healthy eating guidelines or a plate road map means that half of your plate at lunch and supper/dinner should be covered with colorful vegetables. It…
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S.C. Phil ready to uncork: Tasting Notes 2016
March 2, 2016
The high-end wine, and gourmet food, samplings of Tasting Notes, one of the Midlands’ signature fundraising events, will raise critical support for the S.C. Philharmonic from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.…
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Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
February 26, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Here’s a tasty meal that can be served over rice noodles or brown rice. 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce 2…
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The advantages of a plant-based diet: Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti
February 26, 2016
By Kay MacInnis A plant-based diet – one that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts – is rich in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. And it’s all the…
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Terra welcomes James Alford as General Manager
February 23, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s seasonal preparation of Southern dishes using local products whenever possible at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that James Alford…
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Terra welcomes James Alford as General Manager
February 23, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Terra, which specializes in Chef Mike Davis’s seasonal preparation of Southern dishes using local products whenever possible at 100 State Street in West Columbia, announces that James Alford…
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The Perfect Quiche
February 19, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking The perfect quiche? Yes! This quiche is perfect for Sunday brunch or a weeknight meal. Ingredients: 1 deep dish frozen pie shell…
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The Perfect Quiche
February 19, 2016
By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking The perfect quiche? Yes! This quiche is perfect for Sunday brunch or a weeknight meal. Ingredients: 1 deep dish frozen pie shell…
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